Uncreated Conscience

This morning I got up early for a run, discovered it was 16 degrees outside, and then decided not to go. The rule of thumb is to dress as though it’s 20 degrees warmer outside. I’m sorry, but there is a WORLD of difference between 16 degrees and 36 degrees. Once it gets below freezing, [...]

Last week I eavesdropped on a Scribechat discussion on Twitter about developing and creating real and believable characters. It got me thinking about characters I’ve known and loved and what attracts me to a character in the books I read and the submissions I receive. It’s a pretty broad topic, but I hope to spend [...]

Diana Peterfreund wrote an awesome blog post today about Bad Boys vs. Nice Guys (part I of more to come) in fiction. In addition to being an interesting examination of the appeal of the Bad Boy, it’s also a defense of the Nice Guy. Peterfreund brings up some really great points, including how the Nice [...]

Happy Bloomsday, everyone! I would give ULYSSES a read-through today, except my friend Kristine has my copy and my other one is so destroyed it has literally fallen apart at the seams. No matter, for I am rereading CATCHING FIRE more slowly this time around (to savour the small details), and Kristine introduced me to [...]

Those who know me and Bear know that I have excellent taste in romantic partners but unfortunately, my discerning judgment doesn’t extend to television shows. I have had deplorable luck with the two to which I’ve been (slavishly) faithful: first The X-Files and now Lost. I have come to hate both shows in ways I [...]

Clearly Ben is the perfect man. He has my copy of ULYSSES.

My mother is adorable. She’s coming into town next week on business and promised to bring with her the Korean drama (그들이 사는 세상 – The World That They Live In) we started back when I visiting my family in Los Angeles featuring my favourite actress Song Hye Gyo (송혜교). My other also recommended one [...]

I am so easily amused by the silliest things. I must have the brain of a five-year-old. Courtesy of Shoom’Lah‘s journal and found via Buttfacemakani: I’m not sure why I love Ben so much, but I do. I’m not sure why I like the evil characters, the creeptastic weirdos, or pretty much anyone but the [...]